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by Skaughtto
Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Re: Things I should know about the FX16?

Hi; Was wondering if I could possibly ask you a big favor! I was rear ended on the 26th of April and I am in need of lots of body parts. But the one I need the most is the tail light lens's. Could you get a Phone # for me of one of the Junkyards that have these FX16's so as I could get a hold of th...
by Skaughtto
Mon May 01, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Re: Things I should know about the FX16?

Still around. I bought new front and rear motor mounts via Rock Auto, but haven't installed them yet. I've seen people make their own, but I need to read up on it more and see what works. There were some AW11 guys for a while who were pointing the finger at stiffer polyurethane mounts causing chassi...
by Skaughtto
Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Mr2?
Replies: 4
Views: 9227

Re: Mr2?

MR2s are easy to work on. The 4AGE was designed to be in the car, so there's plenty of space around the engine to do maintenance. I feel like there's less room to wrench under the hood of my FX16.
by Skaughtto
Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Re: Things I should know about the FX16?

Swapped my rear tail lights with another set I had hanging around. One was brighter than the other, but it wasn't caused by anything electrical. The right one had a bunch of rust coating the interior. When I wiped the rust away, I also wiped away the reflective silver paint on the inside... so the i...
by Skaughtto
Wed Feb 08, 2017 4:40 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Re: Things I should know about the FX16?

Wow, factory power window and door locks? Nice. I'm kind going opposite and stripping mine down since the engine swap puts me into mod class anyway. I got halfway through event with the fresh rebuilt 20v. I went new oversize OEM pistons, block bored to match, new bearings all around, ARP main studs...
by Skaughtto
Mon Dec 05, 2016 6:40 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Re: Things I should know about the FX16?

They were rears.
by Skaughtto
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Re: Things I should know about the FX16?

I now have power windows and door locks... in my trunk:

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by Skaughtto
Fri Dec 02, 2016 9:52 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: wheel offset
Replies: 5
Views: 7530

Re: wheel offset

Look for a offset calculator: http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator# 15" wheels make a lot of sense. Tires are cheaper, there are many good tire options, the overall setup is lighter, and the car sits lower. Depending on where you live you can find a cheap set of wheels with ti...
by Skaughtto
Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:27 pm
Forum: General Accessories and Parts
Topic: NRG Gen 2.5 Quick Release, Short Hub, Quick Lock
Replies: 1
Views: 3792

NRG Gen 2.5 Quick Release, Short Hub, Quick Lock

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e177/skaughtto/MR2/00_PARTS/NRGTOP_zpsr10qidsl.jpg http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e177/skaughtto/MR2/00_PARTS/NRGDOWN_zpsbqod9sud.jpg MSRP $149.99 SRK-250BK Gen 2.5 Quick Release MSRP $109.99 SRK-120H 84+ Toyota Corolla (I enlarged the holes for the turn signals...
by Skaughtto
Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:09 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Re: Things I should know about the FX16?

Your blog is pretty amazing. I haven't seen many people put that much work into an FX16. The struts on mine are pretty worn out, so I need to refresh the suspension soon. The Koni + Ground Control setup makes sense for a lot of cars. Finding the right lowering spring is really hit or miss. Did you t...
by Skaughtto
Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:55 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: RIP ae82.net
Replies: 1
Views: 3271

RIP ae82.net

The site was troubled, but now it's just gone. Such a bummer to see so much info disappear.
by Skaughtto
Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: Hawk HPS Street Brake Pads (Rear) HB203F.550
Replies: 0
Views: 1750

Hawk HPS Street Brake Pads (Rear) HB203F.550

Didn't fit my FX16 GTS:

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$55 shipped anywhere in the US
by Skaughtto
Wed Jun 15, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: facebook "killing forums" ?
Replies: 32
Views: 26301

Re: facebook "killing forums" ?

The cars are old... - Finding an AE86 is tougher than it was 10 years ago - low supply, fewer owners, less posts. - Maintaining one takes space, money, tools, time, ability, and desire which a lot of prospective newb owners are lacking. - There are more modern sports cars on the market - S2000, Miat...
by Skaughtto
Sat Jun 11, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Re: Things I should know about the FX16?

FX16 power steering issue looked like it boiled down to just one bad o-ring: http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e177/skaughtto/FX16/badoring_zpscnsmqrn6.jpg Replaced, running ok. Now it looks like I have an oil leak in the same neighborhood. --- Nice job! A OEM spoilertte that's not warped and cracke...
by Skaughtto
Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Re: Things I should know about the FX16?

Replaced : Sunroof cables (junkyard) Spoiler (junkyard) AC compressor (junkyard) Windshield wiper motor (junkyard) Turn signal stalk (car-part.com) Toyota grille emblem (club4ag forum member) Rota Flight Wheels 15x6.5 +40mm (craigslist) During: http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e177/skaughtto/FX16/...
by Skaughtto
Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB: AE82 FX FX16 Parts
Replies: 1
Views: 2198

WTB: AE82 FX FX16 Parts

I'm looking for some parts for my 1987 Corolla FX16 GT-S: 1) HVAC / Climate Control w/good face (mine is busted) 2) Whatever I need to convert to power windows... door panels, switches, regulators, etc. Also looking for aftermarket suspension parts : struts, springs, sway bars, etc. Reply to this th...
by Skaughtto
Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:10 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Re: Things I should know about the FX16?

Whenever you see an fx16, grab whatever you can. I have a shed full of parts, most of which I'll probably never use, but hey . . . Mine, which I've had for 12 years, is starting to be a hassle in major parts. Recently needed a rf axle shaft- the part identified as such by NAPA, Advance and O'reilly...
by Skaughtto
Fri Jun 26, 2015 5:41 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
Replies: 26
Views: 45624

Things I should know about the FX16?

I bought a 1987 FX16 GT-S this week while my 1986 MR2 is down with some wiring issues(waiting for parts to arrive). Anything big I should know about the car? Tips? Best upgrades? It seems like parts may be harder to find than I first expected. 4AG stuff is out there of course, but it looks like FX p...